The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $56,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,010.
Pay spans roughly $50,940 at the 10th percentile to $73,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 4,790 people work as teaching assistants, postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $56,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,010 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $50,940 |
| 90th percentile | $73,130 |
| Employment | 4,790 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.